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Illinois (States, Kindle eBooks): Amazon KDP category data
Amazon Kindle eBooks Best Sellers data for Illinois (States, Kindle eBooks), updated Nov 2, 2026: median price $8.99, median 12 reviews, average rating 4.3 and a KDPTop opportunity score of 21/100 (highly competitive).
| Price range (middle 50%) | $5.99 – $11.24 |
|---|---|
| Average rating | 4.3 |
| New releases (90 days) | 3% |
| Books on the list | 100 |
| Store | Kindle eBooks |
What stands out
- Its median reviews are 14% of the parent category States (85), one of the easier corners under it.
- Only 3% of its best sellers are under 90 days old, fewer than in 88% of Kindle eBooks categories: established titles hold the list.
- Its review barrier is lower than in 80% of Kindle eBooks categories: the median best seller has only 12 reviews, so new books can chart with few.
Top 10 Illinois best sellers
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Route 66 Travel Guide: The Complete Mother Road Companion: Large Easy-Read Maps in Driving Order, Field-Verified Diners & Motels, Hidden Gems & the Story Behind Every Mile, Chicago to Santa Monica
by Holloway Press
- List rank#1
- Price$1.99
- Rating4.7
- Reviews110
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Illinois Driver’s License Exam Prep: Rules of the Road Handbook → Practice Questions Based on the Latest Official DMV Test, Road Signs, Traffic Laws, & Detailed Explanations of What to Expect!
- List rank#2
- Price$9.99
- Rating4.5
- Reviews66
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The Ultimate 50 States RV Road Atlas: Your Complete Guide to RV Travel Across the USA with National Park Adventures, Scenic Drives, and Bonus Routes through Canada and Mexico (The Carters Guides)
by Jack Carter
- List rank#3
- Price$4.99
- Rating3.6
- Reviews131
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The Big Book of Illinois Ghost Stories (Big Book of Ghost Stories)
by Troy Taylor
- List rank#4
- Price$12.33
- Rating4.6
- Reviews67
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Wicked Springfield: Crime, Corruption & Scandal during the Lincoln Era
by Erika Holst
- List rank#5
- Price$12.99
- Rating3.9
- Reviews5
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The Big 50: Chicago Bears
by Adam L. Jahns
- List rank#6
- Price$10.26
- Rating4.9
- Reviews70
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Chicago Bucket List: 150 Unforgettable Adventures Across Iconic Landmarks, Hidden Gems, Historic Neighborhoods, Riverwalk Highlights, Street Art, Underground Secrets, Urban Wonders & Local Favorites
by Parker Colven
- List rank#7
- Price$8.99
- Rating4.4
- Reviews7
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The Ultimate Chicago Bucket List: 100 Unforgettable Things to Do, See, Eat & Experience
by Avery Westbrook
- List rank#8
- Price$1.99
- Reviews-
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ROUTE 66 COOKBOOK 2026: A Couple’s Culinary Journey from Chicago to Santa Monica: Roadside Favorites, Regional Flavors, and Recipes Inspired by the Mother Road
by Charles E. Floyd
- List rank#9
- Price$5.99
- Reviews-
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Out of the Dog House
by Dick Portillo
- List rank#10
- Price$13.99
- Rating4.4
- Reviews161
Subcategories
- Chicago21
FAQ
Is Illinois a good niche for Amazon KDP?
Its KDPTop opportunity score is 21/100, which makes it highly competitive. The median best seller has 12 reviews and sells for $8.99.
How many reviews do you need to rank in Illinois?
The median best seller has 12 reviews, and 91% of them have fewer than 100.
What do Illinois best sellers cost?
The median price is $8.99; half of the best sellers are priced between $5.99 and $11.24.
Can new books break into Illinois?
3% of the current best sellers were released in the last 90 days.
About this data
Data comes from KDPTop's daily crawl of Amazon's public Best Sellers pages; medians use the latest list. The opportunity score (0–100, higher is easier to enter) combines the review barrier, the share of low-review books, list turnover, new-release share and price.